Media Studies

Assessment

Paper 1 Section A will focus on Media Language and Media Representations. Questions in this section will test the following forms: • advertising and marketing • music video. Section B will focus on Media Industries and Media Audiences. Questions in this section can test any two of the following forms: • radio • newspapers • film (industries only) How it's assessed • Written exam: 2 hours • 84 marks • 35% of A-level Questions • A range of questions relating to an unseen source and Close Study Products. • Two essay questions (20 marks), one of which is an extended response question. Paper 2 Questions will focus on the in-depth media forms of television, magazines and online, social and participatory media/video games. How it's assessed • Written exam: 2 hours • 84 marks • 35% of A-level Questions • One medium length unseen analysis question. • Three essay questions (25 marks), one of which is an extended response question and oneof which is a synoptic question. Non-exam assessment: Creating a cross-media production What's assessed • Application of knowledge and understanding of the theoretical framework. • Ability to create media products. How it's assessed • A choice of one of six annually changing briefs, set by AQA. • 60 marks • 30% of A-level • Assessed by teachers • Moderated by AQA Tasks Students produce: • a statement of intent • a cross-media production made for an intended audience.